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2014 Cactus Classic News

Together Pro-Line Racing and 5150 Productions conclude their 2014 theme of “bucket list races” as they found themselves at 28th running of “Pro-Line Cactus Classic” in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona! With nearly 400 entries, this is one of the worlds most attended outdoor electric R/C races. Sadly, this year’s event would be the last time that the Cactus Classic will be held outdoors. This episode of “Come Drive With Us” focuses on Dakotah Phend, one of the fastest drivers in the world, and narrated by Adam Drake, one the most legendary racers in the world. Sit back, relax, and enjoy “Come Drive With Us – Cactus Classic 2014″!

Not only is he the #1 ranked driver currently in the world but it turns out Ty Tessmann has a pair of hands! Watch ‘The Catch‘ as Tessmann catches Travis Amexcua’s short course truck like an absolute boss, saving someones’ face from being mutilated to a pulp!

The 28th Annual Cactus Classic was held March 12th-16th at HobbyTown USA SRS in Scottsdale, Arizona. This years event would once again bring in many of the top drivers from around the country as well as a few international drivers. The race program was run perfectly by World Famous Race Announcer Scotty Ernst who kept the race program running smooth all week. Like in years past, the weather was absolutely perfect with temperatures in the lower 80’s. The total race entries for this years event reached over 350!

Kyosho’s Star Driver, Jared Tebo was on another level in qualifying where he would TQ all 4 rounds to take the overall TQ.

After a rough A-Main #1 going to Jorn Neumann, Tebo rebounded nicely in A-Main #2 to take the win. The victory would come down to the 3rd and final A-Main. Tebo and Neumann would battle it out early in the race before Neumann was forced to retire early. This gave Tebo a big gap on the field where he could cruise home for the Win and take the overall Modified Truck Championship with his Team Orion powered RT6!

Second & 3rd places for a brand new car at the Cactus Classic ain’t too bad a result regardless of whether you’re Ryan Maifield, Cavalieri or Ryan Seacrest – two cars on a podium when the 2WD was utterly dominated by Dakotah Phend was a great result,thankfully we have a whole host of setups for you:

Team Associated’s B5M Cactus Setup

Dakotah Phend’s TLR 22-2 & 22-4 setups

Billy Fischer’s modded Centro setup

One of the classes we didn’t quite get enough time to cover along with the mod buggy classes was 2WD short course where the two Ryans put on some sweet driving and beautiful battles, well worth a watch! We selected A3 of the three A finals as the one to watch as Maifield and Cavalieri go toe to toe down to the wire! Great Racin’ boys!

We’re delighted to bring you all 6 A mains from the 2014 Cactus Classic mod buggy classes, click below to watch em all, however we’ve gone with the most intense and dramatic of them all 4WD A2, its a classic, have a watch of all the drama that unfolds!